Global Surgical Scissors Market Overview:

Global Surgical Scissors Market was valued at $462 million in 2016, and is projected to reach $803 million by 2023, registering a CAGR of 8.2% from 2017 to 2023. Surgical scissor, also known as forceps, is an instrument used during surgical procedures for cutting tissues and bandages. Operating scissors, dissecting scissors, iris scissors, stitch scissors, and others are some of the surgical scissors used in the medical sector. Surgical procedures require high quality sharp-edged instruments for precise cuts and incisions. To craft fine and robust surgical scissors, materials such as stainless steel and tungsten carbide are utilized.

The global surgical scissors market is segmented based on type, material, model, and geography. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into reusable surgical scissors and disposable surgical scissors. Based on material, it is classified into steel, titanium, ceramic, tungsten, and others. Based on model, it is divided into operating, iris, dissecting, stitch, fine serrated blade, razor-micro cut, light weight-delicate, and others. Geographically, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

Segment Overview

The reusable surgical scissors segment accounted for the highest market share in the type segment, owing to the associated benefits of being sterilized and reused. Due to a long average shelf life of reusable surgical scissors, expenses incurred by the hospital for procurement of surgical supplies are reduced by a great amount.

Increase in the Number of Surgical Procedures Worldwide

The adoption of surgical procedures has increased for the treatment of various medical conditions in the recent years. Surgical scissors play a key role in most of the minor/ major surgical procedures requiring surgical equipment. The major surgical procedures performed across the globe are orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, and others. Thus, surge in the number of surgical procedures is expected to propel the market growth.

3.5.1.1. Rise in number of surgical procedures across the globe
3.5.1.2. Increase in adoption of minimally invasive surgical procedures
3.5.1.3. Increase in geriatric population and rise in incidence of chronic diseases

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The global surgical scissors market is expected to witness substantial growth in the near future, owing to the high prevalence of surgical procedures for varied medical conditions across regions. The reusable surgical scissors segment is expected to dominate the global market during the forecast period in terms of revenue, owing to the high cost and long shelf life of instruments. In addition, Asia-Pacific is expected to offer lucrative opportunities to the market players in the near future. Moreover, countries, such as India, China, and others, are expected to emerge as lucrative destinations for investments by market players.

The global surgical scissors market is driven by factors such as surge in surgical procedures globally, advancements in medical instruments technology, and increase in geriatric population who are prone to diseases & age-associated medical conditions.

Ceramic scissors are widely used by most of the end users, owing to the precision and accuracy offered by these instruments. This segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Furthermore, prominent manufacturers have focused on producing reusable, advanced surgical scissors at a cost-effective price, as this segment is expected to generate the highest revenue during the forecast period. The surgical scissors market has witnessed a paradigm shift in the recent years with the replacement of reusable scissors with disposable scissors to reduce the chances of infection during surgical procedures.